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Altair RapidMiner vs SAP Analytics Cloud comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 8, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Altair RapidMiner
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Data Science Platforms (7th)
SAP Analytics Cloud
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Predictive Analytics category, the mindshare of Altair RapidMiner is 14.1%, down from 18.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Analytics Cloud is 14.7%, up from 13.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Predictive Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

Rathnam Makam - PeerSpot reviewer
A no-code tool that helps to build machine learning models
One challenge I encountered while implementing RapidMiner was the lack of documentation. Since there aren't as many users, finding resources to learn the tool was initially difficult. To overcome this hurdle, I believe RapidMiner could improve by providing more tutorials tailored for new users. I haven't explored the tool's latest version, so I'm unaware of the current features. However, I think it would be beneficial if they could enhance capabilities related to deep neural networks, provide better support for generating UI, and allow for importing and utilizing large language models.
RamasamyTelungupalayam - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless integration, collaborative features, and enhances data exploration
There are several areas for improvement in SAP Analytics Cloud. Firstly, features available in SAP Lumira are missing in SAP Analytics Cloud. Secondly, the predictive analytics functions, although promising, are currently only suitable for Proof of Concepts (POCs) and not for industrial-scale use. Lastly, the pricing model for the planning functionality is quite high and presents an entry barrier.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Scalability is not really a concern with RapidMiner. It scales very well and can be used in global implementations."
"The solution is very intuitive and powerful."
"The best part of RapidMiner is efficiency."
"It's helpful if you want to make informed decisions using data. We can take the information, tease out the attributes, and label everything. It's suitable for profiling and forecasting in any industry."
"RapidMiner is very easy to use."
"Using the GUI, I can have models and algorithms drag and drop nodes."
"The solution is stable."
"RapidMiner for Windows is an excellent graphical tool for data science."
"The reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and visualization are the most valuable."
"Real-time data makes for a single version of the truth."
"It is easy to integrate with SAP ERP and BW systems, allowing smooth data transfer and live connections without much development."
"The features that I have found most valuable with SAP ERP products are their good user interface, stability, functionality, and good interface options."
"The stories have really been helpful in looking at specific scenarios and analyzing trends over periods of time."
"The product's native integration with SAP ERP systems is particularly valuable."
"The tool's most valuable features are the BI and planning functionalities. I value being able to integrate smart planning with BI for analysis. The solution is user-friendly."
"The visualizations have been the most valuable feature."
 

Cons

"RapidMiner can improve deep learning by enhancing the features."
"In the Mexican or Latin American market, it's kind of pricey."
"In terms of the UI and SaaS, the user interface with KNIME is more appealing than RapidMiner."
"If they could include video tutorials, people would find that quite helpful."
"I would like to see all users have access to all of the deep learning models, and that they can be used easily."
"The server product has been getting updated and continues to be better each release. When I started using RapidMiner, it was solid but not easy to set up and upgrade."
"The price of this solution should be improved."
"Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities like neural networks and deep learning."
"AI doesn't work as well with SAP live connections."
"SAP has always had one problem with its products, they make them very closed systems that are difficult to integrate."
"I would like to see reporting to the Analytics cloud directly."
"There is no direct connector from SAP to Redshift, so we are required to use a third-party product that was recommended by SAP."
"An area for improvement in SAP Analytics Cloud is its planning feature because it's not that efficient when compared to BPC. Another area for improvement in the solution is the difficulty in building reports or dashboards, particularly if you don't have proper knowledge of the BI system. SAP Analytics Cloud technical support also needs improvement."
"SAP could add more templates to the platform."
"Improvements are coming quarterly whereas previously it was on a monthly basis."
"SAP Analytics Cloud requires a lot of coding and I would like the coding to be somewhat minimal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For the university, the cost of the solution is free for the students and teachers."
"I'm not fully aware of RapidMiner's price because we had licenses provided, but from my analysis, it's moderately priced, not too high or too low. It's worth the investment."
"Although we don't pay licensing fees because it is being used within the university, my understanding is that the cost is between $5,000 and $10,000 USD per year."
"I used an educational license for this solution, which is available free of charge."
"The client only has to pay the licensing costs. There are not any maintenance or hidden costs in addition to the license."
"It is not the most expensive one. You have to do the cost-of-ownership analysis and take a lot of things into consideration to come up with the conclusion that it is cheaper or not, but its price is reasonable. It provides value for money."
"It's not that costly as such for the time being."
"SAP Analytics Cloud is a bit higher [in price]. Because, if Microsoft can afford a better product and lower cost, SAP can afford at least the same, or even lower."
"Its pricing is okay as compared to its competitors."
"Compute and storage features should be sold separately."
"SAP Analytics Cloud is expensive. The price is a big issue if you compare it with other solutions from different vendors."
"Its licensing is on a monthly basis."
"The product is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
University
10%
Educational Organization
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
19%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about RapidMiner?
RapidMiner is a no-code machine learning tool. I can install it on my local machine and work with smaller datasets. It can also connect to databases, allowing me to build models directly on the dat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RapidMiner?
I started with a trial version. We are likely to purchase a license, which may offer additional features.
What needs improvement with RapidMiner?
Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities like neural networks and deep learning. It would be beneficial if the platform co...
Which would you choose - Tableau or SAP Analytics Cloud?
Tableau is easy to set up and maintain. In about a day it is possible for the entire platform to be deployed for use. This relatively short amount of time can make all the difference for companies ...
What do you like most about SAP Analytics Cloud?
In the data warehouse, you're free to make changes. You can make everything text, meaning it's always a string. Even numbers appear as text, giving you the flexibility to work with all columns.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Analytics Cloud?
I normally do not deal with the commercials, so I am not aware of the pricing part of it.
 

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Sample Customers

PayPal, Deloitte, eBay, Cisco, Miele, Volkswagen
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